The CEO Requests Information on the Number of Arthroscopies Performed

question 68

Multiple Choice

The CEO requests information on the number of arthroscopies performed annually. What information should be requested from the database to be included on the report so that individual cases can be reviewed, if necessary?

• A) Patient name only
• B) Patient name, MR#, ICD-10-CM procedure code, discharge date, surgeon
• C) Patient name, procedure description, surgery date
• D) Surgeon

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Definitions:

Chi-Squared Distribution

A statistical distribution used in hypothesis testing that is derived from the sum of the squares of independent standard normal random variables.

Positively Skewed

Refers to a distribution of data where the tail on the right side of the distribution is longer or fatter than the left side, indicating that the majority of the data points are concentrated on the left.

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent pieces of information available to estimate another piece of information or the parameter in a model.

Number

An arithmetic value that represents a particular quantity and is used in counting and making calculations.